police spending would rise four per cent under 2018 budget proposal - used smart board for sale

The council will consider a proposal for a police budget that includes a tactical rescue vehicle and a $3 funding. 4-
Operating expenses increased by one million.
According to the recommendation of the Regina police commissioner's committee at its closed meeting on December, the proposal.
The board recommends an increase of four percentage points to $87 in operational expenditures. 9 million. Revenues —
Mostly through provincial donations.
Will rise at a slightly higher rate.
The police department relies on cities to make up for the difference: $78 million.
This is three percentage points more than last year.
Almost all of the increases in expenditures came from higher staffing costs, which accounted for about 90 of police expenditures.
The service will increase by two civilian positions and will also have to face an increase in wages and benefits.
Overall, the cost of staffing will jump by 4. 7 per cent. Coun.
Police Commissioner committee member Barbara Young said police are trying to find cost savings while taking action to increase their presence on the streets.
She said that their advice would help to keep Regina residents safe, and she was satisfied with it.
The police also want the council to fund a wide range of capital purchases.
The proposal requires $750,000 to be spent on emergency service equipment, including a new set of bomb kits, drug screening devices and enhanced bullet-proof clothing.
The figure also includes the cost of a new tactical rescue vehicle, which was first disclosed in December.
Young says the car is not as big as the RCMP's armored vehicle, which Regina police currently relies heavily onRisk situation.
She said the bullet-
But it's more like a Hummer in size.
She said the car was needed to ensure the safety of officials.
For example, in the case of hostages, it will allow the police to reach a building directly and to engage with the attackers.
Technology investment is expected to cost $2.
2018 5 million.
This includes funding for more cameras in police cars, 3D laser scanners, smart boards in major crime departments, and "specialized software" that supports tactical analysis.
The proposal also set aside $1.
3 million used to replace and update the fleet of marked and unmarked police cars in the department.
Police reserves have fallen to a minimum, most of $5.
The current city contribution will require a million capital budget.